Kefalonia Island - The Best Beaches In Greece
In our opinion, Kefalonia island has the best beaches in Greece! From Myrtos to Assos to Platias, this island is truly blessed with beaches. But that's not all that there is to offer here! In this week's episode, we rent another car on Kefalonia and explore for a few days. We drive all the way around the island (except for the Southeast) and see many beautiful places including the Paliki Peninsula, Assos Town, Myrtos Beach, Fiskardo, Argostoli, Sklavos Winery and much more! We eat delicious greek food, swim in some of the most beautiful water we've ever seen, meet new friends and try new wines!
This island is famous for having some of the best beaches in Greece, and while we agree that there are some spectacular stretches of sand, it's really the raw nature and laid back vibe of Kefalonia that we loved.
This is definitely one of the best islands in Greece and we will return one day to explore some more! For now, check out what we've seen so far!
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We're at our second island here in Greece this is Kefalonia. We just picked up this little ride from ETAM KCG Travel here on the island, we're going to be ripping around, checking out this place. It's famous for it's rocky coastline, pristine beaches and tasty wine. It's one of the largest islands in the Ionian Island chain and also one of the largest islands in Greece, so we definitely need a car.
So in this episode we're exploring Kefalonia. Let's do it guys!
We just checked into our hotel, this is White Rocks on Kefalonia Island. Which we're so happy about because check out our view from our amazing room. This hotel is set on two breathtaking blue flag beaches and we have a view of them right from our room here. It's incredible so we're so happy to be here for four nights and wake up to this view every morning. So we're just going to drop off our bags and go explore Kefalonia.
We spent the afternoon hanging out at the beaches near our hotel, and then we came out to this place, this is Sto Psito Restaurant. We've been told that they serve up traditional food using local ingredients and we're excited to try Kefalonian wine and the specialties as well. Plus there are supposed to be amazing views from the sunset terrace. I can tell already that it's going to be gorgeous so let's get in there.
We're now in Argostoli which is the capital of Kefalonia. This city like many places in the south end of the island was rocked by an earth quake in the 1950s so it's been rebuilt, but there are still nice buildings like this church here behind us and there's a beautiful seafront promenade that runs for probably a couple of kilometers so we're going to go hit that up right now.
So it wasn't until 1864 that these Ionian Islands became a part of Greece, before that they were occupied by the French, The Russians, The Italians, The Turks, so they've basically had a really different history from the rest of Greece. So they have their own traditions which we're getting to witness here today because their wearing traditional clothing and they're dancing and having a parade to celebrate 1864 when they officially reunited with Greece.
We just drove about an hour from the capital to come all the way over here on the other side of the peninsula to this little place, this is called Petani Beach and it's gorgeous but it's super windy and super wavy right now so we won't be swimming, but we're going to chill out in this little tavern for now and have some lunch.
So we just finished up a tasty lunch on the beach and then we drove for another twennty minutes and now we're in the little town of Lixoury. We're on the Paliki Peninsula and there is hardly anybody here. The drive took us through a lot of undeveloped areas and now we're in this town and I don't see anyone around there's just a bunch of fishing boats and it's pretty cool. So now we're just going to walk around, explore the plaza, have a coffee and explore this little town a little bit.
another short little drive from Lixoury town brought us here, this is Xi Beach. The sand here is unique in that it's really rust color and kind of reddish and there's mud here that you're supposed to rub all over your body and it's like a spa treatment for your skin.
So we're going to walk along this sand for a little bit and then this afternoon we're supposed to go for a wine tasting, so we don't have very much time to hangout on Xi Beach here but we'll do a little stroll on the sand here and then hop back in the car.
Last night when we ate at that Tavern we had that Sklavos wine that I said we just loved and today we're going to meet Mr.Sklavos, we're at the Sklavos Vineyard and I think we're going to walk around the vineyard and maybe try some more of this delicious wine!
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Ep 67 Cruising Destinations: Fiscardo, Greece (Quick Take) Sailing Talisman
From summer of 2018, a short (but sweet) episode where we make a stop at the small harbor of Fiscardo, on the Greek Ionian island of Kefalonia. We take an afternoon to dinghy to the adjacent bay to observe the technique of long-lining. Back in town, Talisman is right on the town quay, and we drink beers and sample a tremendous menu at the taverna right off our passarelle. Fiscardo is a top-10, must-see destination if you plan on sailing the Greek islands either by charter or with your own boat.
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The Best Hotels in Kefalonia, Greece
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece. Tourism to Kefalonia started in the early 19th century. Even the Royal Family of Greece sent their children in the summer months to Lixouri, in the early 20th century, but the island was not discovered by most tourists until the 1980s.
Tourists from all over Greece, Europe and the world visit Kefalonia. It is a popular vacation destination for many Italians, due to its proximity to Italy. As one of the largest islands in Greece, it is well-equipped to handle the influx of tourists during the summertime and it has something to offer to everyone.
Two cultural attractions, the picturesque fishing villages of Fiscardo and Assos, and various natural attractions, including Melissani underground lake, Drogarati cave and Myrtos beach, have helped popularize Kefalonia. The film, Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001), shot on the island itself, made Kefalonia more widely known.
The best hotels in Kefalonia, Greece:
- F Zeen. Just 50 m from Lourdas Beach in Lourdata Village, the adults-only F Zeen features 2 swimming pools. The modern units open to a furnished balcony and patio, enjoying panoramic Ionian Sea or garden views. Free WiFi is available throughout.
- Fiscardonna Luxury Suites. Fiscardonna Luxury Suites is set in Fiskardo, 100 m from Port Fiskardo. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV.
- Leivatho Hotel. Situated in Avithos Beach with panoramic views of the sea, family-run Leivatho Hotel features 2 swimming pools surrounded by a furnished sunbathing terrace. The eco-friendly hotel has been awarded for its unique architecture.
- Mouikis Hotel. Centrally located in a peaceful area of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, the stylish, eco-friendly Mouikis Hotel has rooms with balcony and free Wi-Fi. The sea is at 30 metres, while the shopping streets are a short stroll away.
- Olivemare. Located in Katelios village and just a 5-minute walk from the beach, Olivemare offers stylish boutique rooms each with its own private terrace. The hotel features an ecological swimming pool with sun terrace and hot tub amidst its lush olive grove.
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85 Beaches of KEFALONIA, Greece ► 22 min. 4K ► Melissa Travel
What to do in Kefalonia ? Where to swim? Which beach is the best? This video shows the best beaches in Kefalonia (Cephalonia, Κεφαλονιά), Greece (Ελλάδα). 4K Ultra HD
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Beaches in this video:
00:01 Antisamos
00:43 Karavomilos
00:58 Poros
01:13 Limenia
01:19 Kako Lagadi
01:47 Skala
02:45 Kaminia, Mounda
02:50 Kateleios
02:58 Koroni
03:09 Lourdas
03:17 Trapezaki
03:32 Agios Thomas
03:47 Pessada
04:42 Klimatsias
05:12 Chatzokli
05:24 Thermanti
05:45 Amandakis, Cape Liakas
06:12 Paliolinos
06:24 Avithos
06:42 Ai Chelis (Ai Helis)
06:48 Ammes
06:57 Platis Gialos
07:18 Makris Gialos
08:04 Gradakia
08:14 Lassi
08:36 Crocodile
08:45 Kalamia
08:54 Fanari
09:16 Koumaria
09:22 Livadi
09:30 Lixouri
09:37 Loggos
09:41 Lepeda
10:18 Megas Lakkos
10:26 Xi
11:18 Koutala
11:25 Mania
11:30 Kounopetra
11:46 Vrachinari
11:54 Vatsa
12:12 Lagadaki
12:49 Platia Ammos
13:09 Agia Eleni
13:28 Petani
14:10 Atheras
14:38 Fteri
15:09 Vouti
15:24 Agia Kyriaki
15.34 Myrtos
16:17 Assos
17:08 Alaties
17:35 Dafnoudi
18:02 Kimilia
18:14 Kalamaki
18:16 Emblysi
18:40 Fiskardo
18:57 Foki
19:52 Evreti
19:59 Kakogilos
20:36 Agia Sofia
21:06 Plati Limani
21:14 Chorgota (Horgota)
21:36 Giagana
21:41 Agia Efimia
22:07 Agia Paraskevi
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Assos - Kefalonia
Assos op Kefalonia is één van de mooiste en fotogenieke dorpen van het eiland. Dit lieflijke dorpje is tegen een heuvel gebouwd op het gelijknamige schiereilandje, in een groene omgeving.
Kefalonia destination guide from Villa Plus
This destination guide from Villa Plus shows a few of the things to do in Kefalonia during your excellent Villa Plus holiday, including a wide range of free villa extras to enjoy at your villa including WiFi, pool heating, pool and table tennis tables and much more. Enjoy the fantastic scenery and coves in Fiskardo, where you can relax on beaches and sample the local food and drink. We make sure you love it more at Villa Plus.
Kefalonia - Kefalonian trips II.
Shots taken in September 2011 - few tips for trips - in HD
Places:
Ancient Sami, Cyclopean walls, Ag. Fanentes, Monastery of Agrilion, Antisamis beach, Assos and Venetian fortress, correction: there isn´t Atheras beach but Emblisi beach near Fiscardo, beaches under Lassi, Ag. Pelagia Cape, Sission Monastery - new and the ruins of the old one, beach under the monastery, sculpture store, Argostoli bay, Myrtos beach, Argostoli, Mt. Enos, Fiscardo.
(Other tips for trips like Drogarati cave and Melissani lake and some photos from Fiscardo and other villages you´ll find on our website :))
Zábery zo septembra 2011 -- zopár tipov na výlety -- v HD
Miesta:
Akropola nad Sami, kyklopské múry, ruiny Ag. Fanentes, kláštor Agrilion, pláž Antisami, Assos a benátska pevnosť, oprava: pláž Emblissi blízko Fiskarda, nie Atheras, pláže pod Lassi. mys Ag. Pelagia, kláštor Sission -- ruiny starého aj nový, pláž pod kláštorom, obchod s keramikou a sochami, Argostolský záliv, pláž Myrtos, mesto Argostoli, pohorie Enos, Fiskardo.
(Ďalšie tipy, ako sú jaskyne Drogarati a Melissani, zábery z Fiskarda prípadne a ďalších miest nájdete na našej stránke :))
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